Pearlys Magic Dazzle Dust (Weekly Brighten Powder) Review

I'd always dreamed of having the Hollywood smile since having my braces taken off last year. But as a student on a part time wage, this was only ever a dream. That was until Pearlys dazzled their way into my life. You may have seen the Pearlys range while rummaging round your local Boots but if you have not yet had the pleasure of knowing who they are, I'll inform you! 

So Pearlys is the UK's premier provider of in-clinic and at-home teeth whitening treatments. Although the company is primarily based in London, they have a number of stockists and clinics nationwide, so wherever you may be, you can treat yourself to a set of beautifully white nashers. Pearlys are the brand that celebrities such as Mark Wright, Alexandra Burke and JLS put their trust in to keep their smiles looking beautiful, so it's quite clear to see this is a brand that can be trusted. After a few weeks of following the brand on Twitter and seeing the raving reviews their home whitening kits were receiving from customers, I decided to get in contact with the team at Pearlys and see if they could send me any products to try! 

A few days later, I received the company's 'Magic Dazzle Dust' in the post! The brightening powder which gives you the same sparkling clean you'd get from your local hygienist! The powder is very easy to apply and I got to work using it almost immediately, desperate to see what difference the product could make. Now my teeth are in a great condition as I was always taught by my mum that mouth hygiene was of the upmost importance, so I never thought that a deep clean would make that much of a difference, but this product really does leave your teeth feeling squeaky clean. The product should be dipped onto a wet tooth brush, focusing primarily on the teeth rather then the teeth and gums. You should brush the product in for around 2-4 minutes depending on how much of a deep clean your teeth need before rinsing your mouth and admiring the new polish. After using this product for the first time, I saw a difference straight after using the product. It felt like a deep clean at your local dentist and I could see that my teeth, especially the top row, were a lot brighter then previous to using the product. I've been using the product for around 3 weeks now, once or twice a week and can feel a massive difference. I'm so impressed with the level of customer service I also received from the staff at Pearlys. I feel like they are definitely a company I can trust with my teeth and I'm looking into having my teeth whitened with them in the near future! 

If you haven't tried any of Pearlys products out, you can find their products stocked at the local Boots or you can contact them through Twitter to find out where their nearest clinic is to you. With affordable at home kits and experienced staff, I just think this company is really great and hope to see a lot more of them in the future. 

Overall I'm really impressed with this product and will definitely be re-purcashing some 'Dazzle Dust'!

Give it a try and let me know what you think! 

http://www.pearlys.co.uk/

http://www.pearlys.co.uk/pearlys-products/ 

Pearlys Weekly Brighten Powder – £12.50

EDITED: A few readers have pointed out the fact that Pearlys may not be working within the new EU guidelines surrounding teeth whitening. New legislation says that only registered dentists are allowed to prescribe and provide 6% hydrogen peroxide. Non-dentist can only supply 0.1 hydrogen peroxide.

Pearlys actually supply most of their teeth whitening ingredients to licensed dentists. 

Here is the disclaimer regarding their EU Safety Certificate which can be found on their website: 

Pearlys provides products to both dentist and non-dentist teeth whiteners.

Pearlys dentist-only products include 16% carbamide peroxide (which is equivalent to 5.33% hydrogen peroxide) and are only sold to GDC registered dentists. By law, the first application of this product must be made by the dental professional, after this first pass the patient may continue to use the products provided by their dentist at home.

Pearlys non-carbamide/non-hydrogen-peroxide cosmetic whitening products may be provided by both dentists and non-dentists. The Daily-Whiten Foam, Whitening Pen and Syringes of Whitening Gel  contain the active ingredient sodium perborate 0.16%.

All Pearlys cosmetic products comply fully with the EU legislation click on the links below to view the EU Safety Certificates.

EU cosmetic safety certificate Pearlys Teeth Brighten Powder

EU safety assessment Pearlys Teeth Whiten Foam

EU Safety certificate Whitening Gel in Pen & Syringes

The whitening gel that is used in Pearlys Whitening Pens and Whitening Syringes provided with Pearlys Professional Teeth Whitening Home-kits is the same gel. The original EU Safety certificate did not spell this out and so we have had an additional EU Safety Certificate produced here:

EU Safety Certificate with Whitening Pen & Whitening Syringes in the title

This shows that the company do comply with the law and are professional and safe in their actions. 

Thanks 

G

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Benestar Competition!

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Perfect Skin Overnight!

You've been looking forward to that Christmas party at work all week. And Sandra's wedding is just round the corner. Not to mention that holiday that you booked for this month with the boyfriend. But the morning of the event, low and behold, you are met with the most hideous creature you have ever layer your pupils upon. No it's not that ugly Chihuahua that the boyfriend got you last Chirstmas and it's certainly not what you had for dinner last night. 

It's the giant cluster of pimples you have developed on your forehead and the massive spot that can only be refereed to as 'Kilimanjaro'  that's sprouted from your nose. Now, I don't know about you, but in previous years this would have sent me running for the bathroom which I would spend a further 5 hours locked in until all events had concluded. But with the tips I have gathered over the last few years, this is no longer the case!

So here I am to share some of the best and fasted ways of ridding yourself of the dreading breakout. First of all, let's get an idea of how sports are formed. All over our skin are small pores or 'sebaceous glands' that secrete oil, keeping our skin lubricated and waterproof. However, sometimes these pores can become infected with the bacteria we come into contact with everyday, from the bacteria on our hands, to the pollution in the air. This in turn causes the pore to become inflamed with the infection, and causes it to fill with the body fluid we all know as pus. The spot itself is caused by the sebaceous gland becoming overactive which results in an overproduction of lubrication and over oily skin. As a teenager, you are more likely to have spots as the by product the sebaceous gland produces 'sebum' (which is what causes the skin to be oily) to a greater level, which causes the blocking of the pores and therefore, the dreaded spot. 

So how can we stop this reaction occurring and prevent the breakouts that cause us to so much stress throughout the year. Well, it's pretty simple. For starters, DON'T STRESS OUT! KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON! Literally, because it's been proven that stress can cause your hormones to go wild which in turn will make your completion a lot less smooth. 

You should also try not to squeeze spots, no matter how tempting it may be. Theres nothing worse then that horribly pussy pimple giving you the eye every time you look in the mirror, taunting you with it's squeezability. But try not to give into temptation. 

Drinking water can also help to clear up your skin in the long run, but of course we are here to understand how to rid yourself of them in a quick and easy way. But still though, try to keep yourself hydrated, Mumma Coan knows best. 

Now we get to the good part. A lot of products that prevent and rid you of bad skin are filled with drying products, do it's best not to use these all the time or if you have to, use a hydrated moisturiser two times a day. The following products will dry up the grease and sebum that gathers within a spot as well as acting as an antiseptic which will prevent inflammation and stop bacteria in it's tracks. 

First of, Sudocrem. 

If your mum was anything like mine then this stuff would have been present throughout your childhood. Typically used for nappy rash or surface wounds, Sudocrem is an antiseptic healing cream which acts as a water resistant base, keeping all the bad things out of the wound as well as soothing and helping to aid the healing process. SO what better product to use against the battle of the spot. I have used Sudocrem for single spots for a while now. After removing all your makeup and cleaning your face so you have no traces of product on your skin, apply a generous amount of Sudocream to the spot. Clip your fringe back whilst you sleep and leave the cream on all night. During your sleep the cream will absorb into the skin. Due to it's antiseptic qualities, the Sudocrem will have removed any bacteria from the spot and soothed it. In the morning you will find your spot is no longer inflamed and has even shrunk, no longer sporting it's pussy head. I find this is one of the best products for beating bad skin. It is listed as helping acne but that will depend on the severity of it.  

125g Sudocream will cost you around £2 and will vary in price according to size. I can vouch that this product will last you a very long time though! It also now comes in a handy travel tube which means you can rid yourself of the spots even on your travels! 

http://www.boots.com/en/Sudocrem-Antiseptic-Healing-Cream-125g_1666/

Another great product for beating spots is Tea tree oil. It smells to high heavens but works a treat on the biggest of pimples. It's medical properties include antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. It's shown to be just as effective as benzoyl peroxide (which can only be subcribed through a doctor) and has a greater amount of side effects. The antiseptic qualities of Tea tree mean that it has a very similar effect to Sudocream, healing and extractive bacteria from a wound (or in this case, a spot). Tea Tree oil can be very messy and is also quite overpowering, so if you want a Tea tree treatment that is not so much hassle, use a tea tree cream. Just like any antiseptic cream, Nelson's Tea tree cream is light and quickly absorbed. I have been using it for a year now and find it's perfect in drying up and healing my bad break outs. You can use this product by itself by applying it to a single spot on clean skin just before bed, or could use the technique I often use for my worst breakouts, which is to combine it with Sudocream. Rub a small amount of Tea Tree oil into the spot before placing a small amount of Sudocream on the top, remembering not to rub the Sudocream in as this will act as a resistant protective layer over the spot, keeping other bacteria out of the affected area. 

30g Nelsons's Tea Tree cream will cost you £2.99 from Sainsbury's but will vary from other stores and the size. 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nelsons-Tea-Tree-Cream-30g/dp/B000FQVPK8

Now another quick and easy technique is toothpaste. You may have heard a huge spectrum of opinions regarding the use of toothpaste on spots. Some have reportedly said it can make your skin a lot worse, causing your spots to become more inflamed. I, however, have yet to experience this. Although I would not recommend this technique in the long run, for a one of spot it can do the trick if you have no other products at hand. It's best to use a plain white toothpaste which is not high in fluoride and apply a small amount on to a single spot before bed, leaving it to dry. Just like our previous products, toothpastes are used to reduce the level of harmful bacteria in our mouths due to an ingredient called triclosan. Due to toothpaste not being specifically targeted at skin (obviously!) it has been known to cause blockages and irritate the skin which is why I would not recommend using this treatment on a regular basis. I have found that it dries up single spots though and if you have no other products at hand when a spot raises it's ugly head overnight, it is a quick and simple way of drying it out if used overnight. But once again, I will add, this treatment is not scientifically shown to dry up spots SO please don't come back to me complaining if it has not worked for you!! I have found it has worked for me on the odd occasion so please no complaints!

If you are not bothered by a great deal of mess, honey is also a great antiseptic and anti-anti-inflammitry for spots. You can create a face mask with honey, or even apply it directly to the area. Because it is a natural antiseptic, it also does not damage or dry up skin and can leave it feeling a lot smoother within a matter or days. As I said before, this can be a lot messier then the other treatments, but can be a lovely treat on a friday evening snuggled up in front of the telly. 

And last but not least, perfume. Although this should not be used all the time as it can dry the more sensitive skin on our face, perfume is a great and quick way of shrinking down spots. It can be applied in the morning and before bed as it is not as visible as the other treatments. Due to the alcohol within most perfumes, it dries out the spot and acts as an antiseptic! I have found this actually really works for those mornings were Sudacream is too heavy for my skin and I'm in a rush for college. 

You could also invest in a toner/cleanser such as Simple's Pore Minimiser which will keep your skin clean and therefore prevent bacteria building up. 

Try these tips and let me know which one worked best for you! 

Love G 

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